Chorus is hosting a free online panel discussion on March 23, 2026 to discuss the European Accessibility Act and the April deadline for the updated Americans with Disabilities Act. Both the perspectives of the library and publishers will be presented.
CHORUS Forum: Accessibility – How is it going?
23 March 2026 – Free online meeting
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
#CHORUSForum
The concept of accessibility in scholarly publishing often refers to open access models. However, ensuring the content is created with universal design principles to include readers using assistive technologies has become an increasingly important aspect of the accessibility conversation. In light of the enactment of the European Accessibility Act and the approaching deadline under the updated Americans with Disabilities Act, both addressing digital accessibility, we will examine the current landscape. The panel will discuss this policy and regulatory pressures, coordinated and collaborative efforts, and tooling and formats from both the library and publisher perspective.
Register here
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Karen Grondin
Licensing Librarian
Arizona State University Library
She/Her/Hers
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